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Launched in 1999 to put the revolutionary power of the Internet into the hands of our foothill and mountain communities, YubaNet.com delivers daily news to the Sierra, from the Sierra. YubaNet.com posts news and information gathered from all over the Range of Light - north and south, east and west - plus California, national and world news. Our newsroom overlooks the Yuba River just outside historic Nevada City, California, hence our name.

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Arctic tundra ‘will turn to forest’

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May 20, 2013

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Organic Consumers Association Calls on Congress to Farm Bill Riders that Would Preempt State GMO Labeling Laws

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May 20, 2013

FINLAND, Minn. May 17, 2013 - The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) today called on all members of Congress to reject the King Amendment and any other amendments or riders to the 2013 Farm Bill that would take away states' rights to enact laws requir...

Eight countries submit action plans to combat illegal trade in elephant ivory – UN

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May 20, 2013

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Lawsuit Against Highway Agencies Targets Deaths of Migratory Swallows

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May 20, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO May 20, 2013 – Conservation and animal protection groups filed a lawsuit Friday against the California Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration for causing and allowing the death...

Partners offer safety tips for boaters and passengers

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May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 - This year, more than 80 million Americans will enjoy boating with friends and family. The National Safe Boating Council and the NOAA's National Weather Service have partnered to support boating safety by creating relevant, weather and sa...

International Rivers Conference Exposes Global Impact

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May 20, 2013

ISTANBUL, Turkey, May 18, 2013 - Dam-affected communities and international conservation organizations from South America, the Middle East, Europe, the US and Africa come together today at the International Rivers Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, to deb...

Deficit in Nation’s Aquifers Accelerating

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May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 - A new U.S. Geological Survey study documents that the Nation's aquifers are being drawn down at an accelerating rate. Groundwater Depletion in the United States (1900-2008) comprehensively evaluates long-term cumulative depletion volum...

Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Public Forum scheduled for May 23

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May 20, 2013

Lake Tahoe, CA May 20, 2013 – The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on Thursday May 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Inn By The Lake, located at 3300 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, C...

The Fix Was In: Crime in College Hoops

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May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 - It's a cautionary tale for college and professional athletes alike. Following a three-year FBI investigation dubbed Operation Hook Shot, eight people—including former University of San Diego (USD) basketball star Brandon Johnson, the ...